Re: Fun with used cars
Posted by Ross On 2015/10/25 20:26:44
Needed to head down toward Roanoke VA to pick up a couple of overdrive setups, and then a bit further north pick up a set of wheels. Turns out the shortest distance between the two points was the exquisite Blue Ridge Parkway that runs along the Shenandoah Mountains. Little did I realize that it would be peak color and the drive was absolutely entrancing. The vistas are more varied and further than those on the better known Skyline Drive. I have already penciled it in for next year to take a more leisurely trip.
The vehicle of choice was the shop truck to carry the transmissions and tires. Left the house at 5 AM and after many stops and poking at Packard parts arrived home at 9:30 that evening. 701 miles later, it averaged 17.4 mpg and did not skip a beat. Other than the Parkway, most driving was 65-70 mph. Early in the morning the gen light came on: it seems I had gotten some oil on the commutator whilst oiling the day before. My bad. A moments cleaning and that was solved. Packard were and are competent road vehicles.
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The vehicle of choice was the shop truck to carry the transmissions and tires. Left the house at 5 AM and after many stops and poking at Packard parts arrived home at 9:30 that evening. 701 miles later, it averaged 17.4 mpg and did not skip a beat. Other than the Parkway, most driving was 65-70 mph. Early in the morning the gen light came on: it seems I had gotten some oil on the commutator whilst oiling the day before. My bad. A moments cleaning and that was solved. Packard were and are competent road vehicles.
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